At 7 years old, Jackson Kalbhenn has made the decision to serve as a St. Baldrick’s Foundation ambassador, fighting against childhood cancer.
Sydney Richelieu
Staff Writer
Sydney is a community reporter for Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel and previously reporter for the Courier and Post. Sydney grew up in Kennebunk and is a graduate of Emerson College. She can usually be found at a coffee shop, concert, or hiking trail when not reporting. Past journalism experience includes The York County Coast Star and The Berkeley Beacon.
Coastal wetlands funding benefits Kennebunkport, Biddeford
Over $1.2 million in funding will restore and enhance freshwater and coastal wetlands.
Arundel selects interim school board member
Mandy Cummings will serve as the interim RSU 21 School Board member for Arundel this year.
RSU 21 selects new board chair
Matthew Stratford will serve as the next school board chair.
Local businesses celebrate wellbeing in Biddeford, Saco
Heart of Biddeford will host its second annual Wellness Crawl starting Jan. 13, offering deals and discounts on wellness classes and activities.
Downtown OOB to stay open this winter
Local businesses plan to stay open through the off-season in an effort to draw tourists even during the colder months.
Kennebunk voters to decide on noise ordinance next month
An updated noise ordinance would allow for police to take action against excessive noise earlier than 10 pm.
More affordable housing coming to Biddeford
Bateman Partners plans to build 60 new affordable housing units and update 32 more.
Cape Porpoise Pier construction expected to improve resiliency
The project will raise the elevation of the pier to avoid water damage and flooding during future storms.
Construction underway at Biddeford Primary School
The expansion project is slated to be finished by fall of 2025.